Overview

Lobuche East Peak (6,119m) is one of the most popular peaks of Nepal. Among of the peaks, Lobuche is a which as several routes to climb but generally, the climbers follow the southern ridge. Lobuche peak is the bit harder than Island Peak.

The 20-days Lobuche Peak and Everest Base Camp beings from the short flight to Lukla. Walking on the bank of Dhudhkosi and steep climb up to Namche with crossing the regions highest suspension bridge over the Dudhkosi is an interesting and tough day of beginning. The Top Dada which is just a before Namche, the first Everest viewpoint of the region. Exploring around Namche visiting the sherpa museum, Syanboche airstrip that claimed the worlds highest airport, and sipping the coffee with the wild view of Khumbu Himalaya including Mt. Everest is another highlight of the trek. Visit the Tengboche Monastery, Pisang village, Dingboche, and Pheriche valley, crossing the memorial pass along the trek heals the journeys toughness.

The professionally and practically designed itinerary take you to Everest base camp, Kalapathar, and Lobuche Peak. In the itinerary, there is plenty of acclimatization days in the thin air of Himalaya. Kalapathar (5,555m)and Everest Base (5,360m) will be finished before reach to Lobuche base camp so that already acclimatize in high altitude. The tented camp for the first night in Lobuche will set at the elevation of 4,950m from the sea level. The pleasant view of Himalayan peaks and high mountains gives pleasure to be at Lobuche East Peak summit. Mt. Everest, Mt. Lhotse, Mt. Nuptse, Mt.Amadablam, Mt.Cholatse, Mt. Thamserku, Mt.Kantega, Mt.Tawache, Mt. Baruntse can be seen in the closer.

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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport (TIA)

Welcome to Nepal! We will receive you the airport and transport you to hotel.

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 2

Pre-trip meeting and sightseeing in Kathmandu (1338m)

Your days activities begin after the breakfast. We arrange a short meeting in your hotel lobby before the city tour. Our representative introduces you with your tour and trekking leader, finalize trek with clearing due amount, sign in a participated form as well as the non-liability disclaimers.

The tour will begin around 8 AM, during the tour you will visit three main highlighted places of Kathmandu, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath Stupa and Bhaktapur Durbar Square.

Pashupatinath Temple is the world most popular Hindu temple, and also the place of cremation lies on the bank of a holy river called Bagmati where Hindu holy people; Sadhu meditating, pilgrims bathing. The process of cremation is burning the dead body with firewood and ghee.

Bouddhanath Stupa is one the biggest Buddhist shrine of the worlds, where you can see the monks are praying in monasteries surrounding the stupa.

And the next spot for the day is Bhaktapur Durbar Square, which is famous with the name of Fifty-Five Windows Durbar; its architect designs mesmerized the peoples. Main attractions of the durbar are The Lion Gate, Golden Gates, The statue of King Bhupatindra Malla and the pottery where the potter makes different kinds of pots.

After back to the hotel, you will have few hours for your last shopping for trek and exploration the Thamel city, one of the busiest touristic town of Kathmandu.

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 3

Fly to Lukla (2,840m). Trek to Phakding (2,610m)

Wake up early in the morning and head to the the airport for a flight to Lukla. We take a packed breakfast today. After a short scenic flight to Lukla, we begin the trek, after meeting our local trekking staff. We reach Phakding today, located on the banks of Dhudhkoshi River.

The trails goes along the Dudh Koshi rive bank, where you need to cross the majestic river many times. There is a check post before you enter the Sagarmatha National Park, where guide will check in you all for your entire trek. To cross the highest suspension bridge of the Everest Region you need to climb up about half an hour, the bridge laden with prayer flags. The steep climb up to Namche via national park forest gives you a chance to see the national bird (Danhpe) and other endangered animals with Himalayan Thar and more. Finalizing the jungle you will enter Namche, known as Gateway of Everest. Namche is a large town with proper facilities and qualities café, hotels, lodges, Internet cafes and bakeries.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge

Distance: 12Km (Approx. 6hrs)

Highest Point: 3441m (Namche)

Start to Finish Elevation Change: 2610m ( Phakding) to 3441m (Namche)

Day 5

Namche Bazaar (3,441m)acclimatization day

Today is a rest day to acclimatize to high altitude. The highlight of the day is the hike up to the Syangboche airport, the highest airport of the world and Khumjung Village. You will go on the short trek from hotel to visit the museum celebrating the traditional customs of Sherpa people. From the top of the hill, you see the stunning sunrise and sunset views over the Khumbu Valley.

Today you will go to one of the oldest monasteries in Khumbu Region, called Tengboche monastery, which is the largest monastery of Everest Region. About five hours walking you will get to Tengboche, the trail is undulating. The monastery lies at an altitude of 3860m. Ornate wall hangings, a twenty-foot long sculpture of Buddha, musical instruments and robes of the Lamas are the main attraction of the monastery. From the monastery, you can see the beautiful snowcapped mountain including Thamserkum and Ama Dablam.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge

Distance: 12Km (Approx. 5hrs)

Highest Point: 3880m (Tengboche)

Start to Finish Elevation Change: 3441m (Namche) to 3380 (Tengboche)

Day 7

Trek to Dingboche (4350m)

Today the trek will descend from Tengboche to Debuche and cross the Imja Khola suspension bridge and climb up to the Pangboche. The uphill treks continue for almost 6 hours to get to Dingboche, which is a charming Sherpa village that lies at the altitude of 4350m. Entering the Dingboche village, you will see views of Lhotse, Island Peak, and Ama Dablam.

You will have the options to choose the day hike; Nagarsang Hill or Chhukung. Nagarsang hill (5,090m) is the step up hike from Dingboche. It is good to acclimatize and also for the beautiful views of Himalaya.

You will leave Dingboche after breakfast by catching the trail of Lobuche. The trail continues for five hours via the lateral moraine of the Khumbu Glacier and passes by stone memorials of the climbers who perished while climbing. From Thukla you will see the paradise view of the Himalayas and Pheriche valley.

Today the trail goes up to Everest Base Camp (5,365m) from Lobuche, via Gorakhshep. From the base camp and while heading to base camp, you’ll see views of giant mountains including Mt. Everest, Nuptse, Pumori and much more. Afterward exploring the Everest Base Camp back to Gorakshep for the overnight stay. It will be about 7hrs in total for the walk.

Today you will climb up the second highest point Kalapathar (5555m) of the trek with comparing the summit of Lobuche Peak. The viewpoint Kalapathar offers striking views of mountains of Khumbu Himalayan Range. After spending half an hour in the top, come back down to Gorkashep and descend to Lobuche.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge

Distance: 10 Km (Approx. 5hrs)

Highest Point: 5555m (Kalapathar)

Start to Finish Elevation Change: 5180 (Gorakshep) to 4910m (Lobuche)

Day 12

Trek to Lobouche Base Camp (4,950m)

This is another target of the trek: Everest Base Camp and Lobuche East. The first half of the expedition is over flat terrain, but the second half of the path begins ascending to the Lobuche base camp (4950m). Today and next two days you have to spend in tented accommodation and meal prepare by professional camping cook.

Today is your main adventure day; weather permitting, early in the morning you‘ll begin the climb up Lobuche peak (6119m). The hike takes about ten hours. At the summit you’ll behold panoramic views of Everest, Lhotse, Nuptse, Ama Dablam, Tawache, Cholatse, Pumori, Changri, and more. After a trip to the top, you safely make your way down then same day, returning to the Base Camp.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Camping

Day 14

Spare day in case of bad weather

Spare day in case of bad weather

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Camping

Day 15

Trek to Pangboche (3,995m)

You have completed your adventure. Today after breakfast you will descend to Pangboche via the memorial pass Thukla and a large valley of Pheriche. The lunch will eat at Pheriche. Crossing the Khumbu Khola and climb up Pheriche pass and again down to Orsho and get to Pangboche (3,995m) in 5 hrs.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge

Day 16

Trek to Namche Bazaar (3,441m)

Follow descending trails and then an uphill to reach Namche. You first trek down to Debuche, hike up through the rhododendron forest to reach Tengboche. Take a short rest and resume down to cross Dudh Koshi River. We have lunch at Phunki Tenga. After lunch again follow the trail of Namche, until you get Sanasha. The trail climbs gradually up to Namche from here. Enjoy the evening at Namche.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge

Day 17

Trek down to Lukla (2,840m)

After trekking for 15 days in the region, we make our way to Lukla which will be our final stop in Solukhumbu region. For lunch, we stop at Phakding, a village that lies on the banks of Dudhkoshi River.

Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Tea House / Mountain Lodge

Day 18

Morning flight back to Kathmandu

This morning you will flight out from Lukla to Kathmandu, and upon arrival your guide transfers you to the hotel. A good rest after a long trek will be crucial. In the evening, you have leisure time to stroll around Thamel and do any souvenir shopping if you like.

Meals included: Breakfast

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 19

Leisure day and farewell dinner in Kathmandu

Today is a leisure day, and you have the option of doing extra activities if you feel it. You can get more information in our Activities Page. And in the evening you will be served a farewell dinner in typical Nepali Restaurant with Nepali folk music and dance. It is also the time of reviewing the trip with your guide.

Meals included: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation: Hotel

Day 20

Transfer to the airport for your final flight departure

The trip concludes today. Your guide will drop you off at the international airport for your departure back home.

Meals included: Breakfast

Price Details

Includes

From and to airport transfer to hotel on a private tourist vehicle.

Apex Asia Holiday provides English speaking local guide.

Accommodation, foods, insurance, salary, equipment, and medicine for field staff.

Trekking/tour permits, entrance fees.

All government taxes and official expenses.

Excludes

International Airfare and taxes

All drinks including bottled/boiled water along the trekking route

Travel insurance

Personal trekking/tour gear

Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section

Important Trip Info

In Nepal, there are two kinds of transport, public and private. We mostly recommend you to use the private than the public because the roads two ways that make traffic, and the private vehicle can avoid the traffic by choosing the proper time for less traffic.

Most of the activities in Nepal is in the high Himalaya. Where you can to think about the very quality of accommodation. The mountain lodge/ tea houses are least facilitate with neat and clean. However, in the cities, there are multiple options to chose the hotel from general guesthouse to a five-star hotel.

In Nepal, you will get the extensive food menu. From the international food menu to local foods. Dal Bhat is the main course of Nepal. Your guide will help you to choose the suitable food, on the trek and tour.

Trekking is the popular trekking ventures in Nepal, which is always in the High Himalaya and where we have the chance to get altitude sickness. So, it is highly recommended to learn more about the High Altitude Sickness before you start the trek. Hurry can be deadly in Nepal Himalaya. Walk slow, and give enough time to your body to fit in the high altitude. Drinking more water and stepping slowly with rest is the best protection against altitude sickness.

It is necessary to have travel insurance before you embark on any trip. The insurance policy should include the cost of medical expenses, any damage or loss of your luggage, and cancellation.

Nepal is one of the safe and more peaceful countries around the world. Even though you must have your Travel Insurance and the should cover the area which is on your itinerary.

Traveling is the way of getting in touch with the local peoples. It is important to recognize what is acceptable in the society, such as dresses, behaviors, and language. There might be different than your own country. Most of the people can communicate in English in the cities and also some touristy towns but if you have learned a few words Nepali, like greetings “Namaste” that make a huge difference.

Apex Asia Holidays always concern about the health and safety of the clients. Our guide carries a first aid kit with the directed medicine by the doctors. We also recommend you to discuss with your doctor about your visit at least a month ago. In case of severe or emergency, we transfer you to the nearest hospital. Safety is the first important for us as a responsible tour agency, so we do not take unnecessary risk.

Group Leader and Crew General

Equipment Checklist

Passports and extra photos

Any prescribed medicine

Water bottle

Head Lamp

Ibuprofen for general pain/ ache

Pepto Bismol capsules for upset stomach or diarrhea

Sun creams

Small Day Pack

A cap to protect your ear and neck from sunlight

Warm wool or synthetic hat

UV protective glaciers sunglasses - better to have side shield.

A pair liner woolen gloves for mild days and heavy for morning and evening

Three cotton t-shirts

Three synthetic t-shirt

Two long sleeve polyesters, light colored shirts for sunny days.

A soft shell jacket, water resistant, with insulation, underarm ventilation zippers. The full front zipper is preferable for ventilation.

For women two synthetic sports bras, no cotton.

Two pairs of nylon hiking shorts.

Underwear, stay away from cotton.

Two pairs lightweight long underwear.

Two pair trekking pants, preferably that zip on/off at the knees.

At least four pairs of liner socks, synthetic. And three pair heavyweight socks to be worn over liner socks.

A pair of lightweight socks, a good option for the lower / warmer parts of the trail and also on lodges at the time of dinner.

A pair light to medium weight waterproof hiking/trekking boots. Make sure the size and should have to be avoidable for blister.

A pair light trekking shoes or sneakers to wear in and about camps or lodge.

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Depending on your requirements, we can make this a private trip for you and your group. Please mention this at the time of booking online.

Customized Trip

This is a template of this trip. We can modify the activities and/or days depending on your time availability, budget and interest.

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